Caryl \c(a)-ryl, car-yl\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Caryl), is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Caryl is "free man". Usually a variant of Carol, but also a Welsh name from "caru", "love".

Baby names that sound like Caryl are Karyl, Caryll, Caryle and Carel. Other similar baby names are Cary, Charyl, Carys, Caryn, Daryl and Maryl.